Regulator

National or regional regulator

DFSA regulated brokers

Dubai Financial Services Authority, United Arab Emirates (DIFC)

10 brokers list DFSA in our register. The DFSA regulates financial services in the Dubai International Financial Centre and publishes a public register of authorised firms.

Brokers listed
10
Trusted or better
10
Caution or worse
0
Regulator country
United Arab Emirates

What DFSA protection means

General facts about the regime. What applies to you depends on the licensed entity and your client category.

  • Authorised firms follow the DFSA rulebook, which is modelled on international standards.
  • Retail-client protections depend on the client categorisation the firm assigns you.

National or regional regulator. A recognised national or financial-centre regulator. Protections depend on the jurisdiction and the licence category, so read the terms.

How to check the DFSA register

  1. 01

    Open the DFSA public register (www.dfsa.ae).

  2. 02

    Search for the firm's name.

  3. 03

    Confirm the licensed legal entity is the company named in your account terms, and that its status is current.

  4. 04

    Check the licence or permissions cover the products you want to trade.

DFSA public register

Brokers that list DFSA

Sorted by score, best first. A listing is a pointer to check, not proof of a current licence.

  • Acesoedge

    Also: FCA, VFSC

    Trusted
    7.7 / 10
  • Amana Capital

    Also: CMA, CySEC, LFSA

    Trusted
    7.7 / 10
  • Axi

    Also: ASIC, FCA, FMA

    Trusted
    7.7 / 10
  • Credit Financier Invest

    Also: BDL, CySEC, FCA +5

    Trusted
    7.7 / 10
  • HFM

    Also: CySEC, FCA, FSA

    Trusted
    7.7 / 10
  • HYCM

    Also: CIMA, FCA

    Trusted
    7.7 / 10
  • IG

    Also: AMF, ASIC, FCA +4

    Trusted
    7.7 / 10
  • Pepperstone

    Also: ASIC, CySEC, FCA +1

    Trusted
    7.7 / 10
  • Tickmill

    Also: CySEC, FCA, FSA +2

    Trusted
    7.7 / 10
  • XM

    Also: CySEC, FSC, FSCA

    Trusted
    7.7 / 10

Verdicts for DFSA brokers

How the brokers that list this regulator are spread across our verdict bands.

  • Strongly Trusted

    A strong regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.

    0
  • Trusted

    A reasonable regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.

    10
  • Proceed With Caution

    Mixed or thin evidence, often an offshore licence. Check the register yourself.

    0
  • High Risk

    The evidence points to material risk. Prop firms only.

    0
  • Avoid

    Serious concerns, such as no regulatory basis or a confirmed closure.

    0
  • Not yet rated

    We hold a record but have not assigned a score. Not a judgement.

    0

DFSA: frequently asked questions

What protection does a DFSA licence give clients?
Authorised firms follow the DFSA rulebook, which is modelled on international standards. Retail-client protections depend on the client categorisation the firm assigns you. These are general facts about the regime; what applies to you depends on the licensed entity and your client category.
How many brokers list DFSA in your register?
10 of the brokers in our register list Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). Records are refreshed as new regulator information is checked, and a listing here is a pointer, not proof of a current licence.
How do I check a DFSA licence?
Open the DFSA public register and search for the firm's name. Confirm the licensed legal entity matches the company in your account terms and that its status is current.
Does a licence mean a broker is safe?
No. A licence shows a regulator authorised a specific legal entity for specific activities. It does not guarantee the firm will not fail or treat clients fairly. Check the entity you actually contract with, and that its status is current.

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